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Jorge Cumbo

1942 – 2021

Argentine musician

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About Jorge Cumbo

Lived 1942 – 2021 (aged 78). Jorge Cumbo was an Argentine singer.

Jorge Cumbo (15 December 1942 – 28 October 2021) was an Argentine musician who played the Andean quena flute, combining jazz and Argentine folklore. After early encounters with folklore under his mentor Chango Farías Gomez, and three years at the conservatory, Cumbo discovered the quena flute. After learning the quena from Una Ramos, Cumbo joined Ramos and Jorge Milchberg in the group "Urubamba" (also known as "Los Incas") with whom he performed from 1970 to 1976. In 1973, "Urubamba" became famous through their cooperation with Paul Simon ("El Condor Pasa").

After 1976, Cumbo cooperated with various members of the "Nueva Canción" movement in Argentina, such as Mercedes Sosa, León Gieco, and others. In the mid 1980s, he formed a trio with Lito Vitale (piano) and Lucho Gonzales and later recorded with Manolo Juarez. In 1995, Cumbo formed the "Trio Cumbo" with Gerardo DiGiusto and Ricardo Moyano.

Cumbo performed all over the world, mainly in Europe, South America, and Japan, and was nominated for a Konex Award for the title of best instrumentalist in the decade from 1985 to 1995, along with Jaime Torres and Eduardo Lagos.

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Who was Jorge Cumbo?

Argentine musician

When was Jorge Cumbo born?

Jorge Cumbo was born on 15 December 1942 in La Plata.

When did Jorge Cumbo die?

Jorge Cumbo died on 28 October 2021 in Buenos Aires.

What was Jorge Cumbo's occupation?

Jorge Cumbo was a singer.

What nationality was Jorge Cumbo?

Jorge Cumbo was Argentine.

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· Wikipedia: Jorge Cumbo

· Wikidata: Q6277884

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